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Author
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
A one-stop compendium for parents of children with autism. The most recent studies estimate that 1 in 68 children in America are on the autism spectrum. For the parents and families of these children, having support is vital. But the search for the right information can be difficult, and it may be even harder to find the time for the research that is needed. The Parent's Autism Sourcebook brings that information to you, offering families of children...
Author
Language
English
Description
Dr. Temple Grandin discusses how and why people with autism think differently, economical early intervention programs, how sensory sensitivities affect learning, the difference between bad behavior and bad behavior caused by a disability, teaching people with autism how to live in an unpredictable world, the pros and cons of alternate medicine and conventional medicine, and employment ideas for adults with autism.
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Filled with actionable and immediate advice for navigating common challenges, an autistic influencer and activist whose on the spectrum himself explains everything he's learned, and then some, in this down-to-earth-and empowering-instruction manual and memoir about life as an autistic person.
Author
Pub. Date
2012.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"In the next five years, hundreds of thousands of children with autism spectrum disorder will reach adulthood. And while diagnosis and treatment for children has improved dramatically in recent years, no one is answering the question that plagues so many parents: What happens to my child when I am no longer able to care for or assist him? In this ground-breaking book, autism expert Chantal Sicile-Kira and her son Jeremy take on the challenge of planning...
Author
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Parents, teachers, therapists, and anyone who cares about a child or teen on the autism spectrum need this essential roadmap to prepare our youth for being successful adults in today’s world. Best-selling author, autism advocate, and animal science professor Dr. Temple Grandin joins psychologist and autism specialist Dr. Debra Moore in spelling out what steps you can take to restore your child’s hope and motivation, and what you must avoid. Eight...
Author
Pub. Date
2014.
Edition
Revised Perigee trade paperback edition.
Language
English
Description
Explains all the aspects of autism and is written for parents, educators, caregivers and others looking for accurate information and expert insight. Newly updated to reflect the latest research, treatment methods, and DSM-V criteria, this invaluable book covers the causes of autism spectrum disorder, getting an accurate diagnoses, treatments, coping strategies for families and education needs and programs, living and working conditions for adults...
16) The conscious parent's guide to autism: a mindful approach for helping your child focus and succeed
Author
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"If your child has a diagnosis of 'on the autism spectrum,' you may be feeling overwhelmed and most likely intimated. Often the focus is on 'disabilities' rather than 'abilities,' and you may be left wondering what you should expect as your child journeys through life. With The Conscious Parent's Guide to Autism, you will learn how to take a relationship-centered approach to engage your child. Conscious parenting means being present with your children...
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Temple Grandin is the most famous person with autism in the world. Whether you know her from the HBO movie Temple Grandin, her decades of work in the meat and cattle industry, or her unmatched contribution to the autism world, surely you know a thing or two about Temple. Well, prepare to meet a whole new side of her! Temple's close friend and author, Anita Lesko, conducts personal and unique interviews that include chapters such as: filming of the...
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